Important Housing Dates for New Students

November 1 - 30, 2019 
Apply for admission to UC Santa Cruz.

March 2, 2020 
Deadline for submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream App.

March 15 - 31, 2020 for new freshmen
March 17 - April 30, 2020 for new transfers
Admissions decisions appear at my.ucsc.edu for on-time applicants.

By April 1, 2020
2020-21 room and board rates available at housing.ucsc.edu.

May 1, 2020 for new freshmen
June 1, 2020 for new transfers
Deadline to accept the offer of admission by completing the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) at my.ucsc.edu.

During the online admission acceptance process you will be asked to:

• Rank your top five college preferences. You may also choose to indicate “no preference.”
• Indicate a preference for university housing. Only students who indicate a preference for university housing and submit all forms and required fees by stated deadlines will be eligible for a housing guarantee.

Mid May 2020 for new freshmen
Mid June 2020 for new transfers
College affiliation assignments and instructions for completing the online housing application/ contract process sent to all new students who meet the SIR deadline and indicate a preference for university housing.

If you indicate a preference for finding your own off-campus housing, you will be sent information about the Community Rentals Office (communityrentals.ucsc.edu).

Late May 2020 for new freshmen
Late June 2020 for new transfers
Deadline to accept your university housing guarantee by completing the online housing application/contract at studenthousing.ucsc.edu.

In Late August 2020
Your housing assignment, including room and roommate information, will be sent to your UCSC email account by your residential community.

Mid September 2020 
Housing fees are due. View your university billing account and submit payment through the Student Portal (my.ucsc.edu).

September 24-27, 2020 (approximately)
Fall Move-in. Exact dates for each college/community will be available at housing.ucsc.edu/move-in.